Fontenille Pataud, the makers of the finest cutlery are proud to reissue and interpret the ancestor of the Laguiole knife. Their excellence in manufacturing will ensure that this knife will prove to be the perfect gift or purchase for all connoisseurs and collectors.
Hand chiseled and forged spring
The bee is solid and forged into the spring. The spring and bee are then hand-chased with a file : This denotes artisan quality, unlike inexpensive mass market products that have welded springs and are machine decorated.
Stainless steel damascus blade
The Damascus steel we’re using is from Damasteel® and the patterns will last the life of the knife.
The "GUILLOCHE" pattern is our premium range
The "GUILLOCHE" pattern is our premium range
Customize your knife
Our specialty: Personalize your knife (first name, initials, date...) with a beautiful engraving of the spring produced by a professional engraver. The engraving is performed before the file work (guillochage) and the heat treatment.
Display box
Each knife is delivered in an elegant presentation box, designed to highlight its beauty and provide optimal protection. Give or receive our exceptional knives in a refined case that enhances every detail.
Before the Laguiole knife was the Capuchadou
Before the development of the Laguiole knife in the 19th century, french shepherds carried a knife called the "Capuchadou" (or "capujadou"). This knife was used for all daily tasks, from preparing lunch to care of their flocks of sheep.
Fontenille Pataud, the makers of the finest cutlery are proud to reissue and interperet the ancestor of the Lagiole knife. Their excellence in manufacturing will ensure that this knife will prove to be the perfect gift or purchase for all connoisseurs and collectors.
Technical details
Delicate file work : this knife has been carefully file worked and engraved on the spring and liners, even inside the knife. This very fine work is done exclusively by our most skill craftsmen and requires practice and experience.
Size and weight: 10 cm folded, 17 cm open, approx. 90 grams
Handle & stone: Fossilized mammoth ivory from Russia. Clear to dark brown color. Feel free to let us know what you prefer in the comment section of the order form. There is an saphir inlayed into the spring.
Blade: "Twist" patterned Damascus stainless steel, 160 layers, 3 mm thick. Hardness: 60 Hrc.
Tecnical tips: The bolsters with fillets are made of silver-nickel. The spring is made from 3 mm thick stainless steel Z20c13 and features a bladestop: That helps maintain the edge of the blade. The whole "shamrock" spring is hand-chased with a file: This denotes artisan quality, unlike mass market products that have welded springs and are machine decorated. The file work and the Saphir inlayed create a unique knife, making each knife one of a kind.
Included: Numbered Guarantee certificate, and a genuine leather pouch.
Customers testimonials
Dear Cecile,
Please be advised that,
my order had well rec'd in Hong Kong. Many thanks and appreciated to your kind assistance in let me have these commodities so fast,
so that my Magnum could have cloth right now.
K. Rgds,
Hi Yann, Just wanted to send you a note to let you know how great these two corkscrews look.
I'm certain my friends are going to love their birthday gifts.
Best,
Bonjour Yann,
now we are proud owners of Le Chamois, 2x Le Capuchadou and Magnum.
With best regards from Germany
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100% Handmade in France
Fontenille Pataud was founded in 1929 and quickly became recognized as a manufacturer of high-end knives.